1862 June 24 before Richmond, Va.

[from the diary of Samuel Johnson of the 1st Massachusetts Independent Light Battery]


  June 24th

Were turned out at three A. M as the
rebs have kept up a brisk musketry
fire all night on our picket line,
which led us to beleive that we would
be attacked at day light.  Remained
in harness until 9 A. M when all being
very quiet, we unharnessed.  During the
evening had another severe thunder
shower.  The day was pleasant and
very warm.

[transcript by Mary Roy Dawson Edwards]


 MSS 8493